How To Fix LB037 - Batch number & is not in external number range &

LB037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Batch number & is not in external number range &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB037 - Batch number & is not in external number range & ?

  The SAP error message LB037 indicates that the batch number you are trying to use is not within the defined external number range for batch management. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a batch that does not conform to the number range settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The batch number you are trying to use is not defined in the external number range for batches in the system. This can happen if the number range has not been properly set up or if the batch number is outside the defined range.
  Batch Number Format: The batch number may not meet the format requirements defined in the number range settings.
  Batch Management Settings: The material may not be set up for batch management, or the batch number may not be valid for the specific plant or storage location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look